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20 S. 41st Street #45

Council Bluffs, IA  51501

Phone (712) 328-2213

E-mail sisterc72@hotmail.com

Catherine M. DeMasi

Education

December, 1998                   University of Nebraska at Omaha                                   

Master of Arts – Recreation Administration

Regents and Non-Regents Scholarships

May, 1994                             St. Bonaventure University                                            

Bachelor of Arts – Interdisciplinary Studies

Cum Laude Graduate

 

Experience

current                                   Council Bluffs Parks, Recreation & Public Property

Recreation Coordinator

Assisted with development, organization, and promotion of community, state, national, and international special events, including the 2002 Olympic Torch Relay, the 2001 Korean Summer Event, the Iowa Parks and Recreation Association’s annual conference, and Council Bluffs Pride Week. Created and coordinated Arts-at-Large and Buddy Baseball (Innovative Program Award Winner – 2001).  Developed advertisements, fliers, press releases, and department-wide program brochure.  Assessed all programs for Parks Master Plan. Created partnerships with other agencies for joint projects. Directed youth and adult USTA-sanctioned tennis tournaments.  Coordinated youth summer day camp.  Co-directed local Hershey Track & Field Meet (Volunteer of the Year, 2002).  Supervised adult softball, volleyball, and basketball, and youth baseball/softball leagues, including scheduling, coaches’ certification, player disputes, and sanctioning. 

 

1998-99                                 Prairie Life Center – (8525 Q Street) Omaha, NE

Aquatic Director

Promoted from position as Aquatics Coordinator after six months.  Scheduled and instructed youth swimming lessons and adult water exercise classes.  Developed and instructed adult swim lessons and Master Swim Team.  Recruited, trained, and evaluated staff.  Designed program brochures for group exercise classes.  Collaborated with Nursery Director to implement youth-oriented special events. 

 

1997-98                                 Lutheran Home – Omaha, NE

Recreation Assistant

Assisted with therapeutic recreation programming for progressive-care nursing, including group and individual activities for residents with varying degrees of physical and mental impairments.  Assessed and presented individual care plans in conjunction with medical staff. 

 

1996-97                                 M&T Business Banking Center – Amherst, NY

Administrative Assistant

Compiled individual and corporate credit reports.  Implemented and maintained branch status reports for regional manager.  Tracked delinquent accounts and client profiles, including new loans, renewals, and increases.  Developed departmental procedures manual.  Performed standard secretarial duties.

 

 

1985-present                        Various YMCAs – IA, NE, and NY, and City Pools – Fulton, NY

Water Aerobics and Swim Instructor, Swim Coach, Lifeguard

Currently teaching water exercise at Council Bluffs, IA YMCA.  Founded Masters Swim Team in Fulton, NY.  Structured and supervised YMCA, high school, and Masters swim teams.  Assisted in planning of Western New York District Age Group Championships (1994).  Instructed Red Cross and YMCA Progressive swim lessons, including Learn to Swim program.

 

Certifications

 

Ø       National Youth Sport Coaches Association Clinician/Chapter Director

Ø       Certified Pool Operator

Ø       American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid, and Water Safety Instructor

Ø       U.S. Water Fitness Association Master Instructor

Ø       Arthritis Foundation Aquatics Program Instructor

Ø       New York State Certified Coach

 

Community Service

 

Ø       Queen of Apostles Generations of Faith Curriculum Supervisor (4th-6th grade)

Ø       One-on-One Mentoring Program

Ø       Community Education Advisory Council – President (2003, 2004);                     Vice President (2001, 2002)

Ø       Pride Week  – Chairman (2001, 2002)

Ø       Leadership Council Bluffs (Class of 2000)

Ø       Leukemia Society Rock-n-Roll Marathon Team in Training (1999)